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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.37, 25,205.90 and 10,310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.37, 25,205.90 and 10,310.13 is: 14,227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.37 : 25,205.90 = 10,310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.37/25,205.90 = 10,310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.37x = 25,205.90 × 10,310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.37x = 259,876,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,876,054.22/18,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.81

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